The Oxford Regional in the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament delivered high drama as Ole Miss, Georgia Tech, and Murray State battled for a spot in the Super Regionals—and the results kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Murray State stunned the field by outlasting Ole Miss in a wild 12-11 slugfest that decided who would advance to the next round. The Racers’ win punched their ticket to the Super Regionals, capping off a memorable weekend at Swayze Field..
Earlier in the regional, Georgia Tech fought hard but came up short against Murray State, losing 13-11 despite a furious late rally. That loss sent the Yellow Jackets into an elimination game against Ole Miss. In a must-win contest, Ole Miss defeated Georgia Tech 11-9, thanks to home runs from Isaac Humphrey and Judd Utermark, eliminating the Jackets from the tournament.
Ole Miss, despite their strong start and a commanding 19-8 win over Murray State in a previous game, could not overcome the Racers in the decisive final, ending their bid for another College World Series run..
Murray State’s relentless offense and clutch performances propelled them past both powerhouses, marking one of the biggest stories of this year’s tournament so far.
